Vitamin C, D and zinc supplements have been flying off the shelves of pharmacies as a raging second wave of Covid-19 has led to a spike in demand for immunity boosters. So much so that there are reports of several cities witnessing a shortage of the over-the-counter supplements that are taken for general well-being. Experts […]
Ingredients: 1 can of black beans (or 1 cup of dry black beans, soaked overnight)1 onion, chopped5 cloves garlic, minced½ cup cilantro, chopped finely1 tbsp taco seasoning1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp mirchi powder1 tsp coriander powder1 cup quinoa1 cup green onions, chopped½ cup cashews, soaked for 4 hours in warm water½ tsp mirchi powder1 tsp
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Transcript: Hello! Hi, I’m Ajoy Prabhu and I am Dr. Jenny Prabhu and today we’ll be talking to you about intermittent fasting and a whole food plant-based diet lifestyle. Like we said we’ll be talking to you about intermittent fasting and whole food plant-based diet and by way of introduction like I said I’m Dr.
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Hello, I’m Dr. Jenny Prabhu. I am a Med/Peds doctor- meaning, I’ve been trained in two separate fields: so with me, you get a two-for-one deal- an internist and a pediatrician in one!. Do you have diabetes? I can take care of you! Blood pressure creeping up? Let’s figure out why and how we can
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I am sure you have at least heard of the latter – that beans cause gas – if not the former – that they have poisons that can kill you. So here is the truth, beans do have poisons that can give you severe stomach ache and if eaten in large quantities, can kill you too! Somehow,
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We’ve already given many examples of ways to cook healthier at home, and have even discouraged eating out. But, let’s be realistic- you can’t stay in your perfect plant based home forever. Some days, you’ll want to go to a restaurant to meet friends. Other days, you’ll want to meet family at a catered function.
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Loud foods are those that advertise themselves as being rich in some protein, mineral, fiber, etc. or low in other such as fat, salt, sugar. Real food does not need to talk to you. By that I mean the foods that are good for you, do not come with labels. Eat those! We say that if
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Let’s face it – diets work! When you are on these diets, you watch what you eat and how much you eat. Therefore, you start seeing results. You lose weight, you gain muscle, you feel energized. In the beginning, all is well. Then the seesaw starts. You fall off the wagon, you get back on;
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It is well-known that plants defend themselves against attacks by producing chemicals that are not so good for the attacker. Most studies have centered around insect infestations. The small amounts produced are either foul smelling or tasting – for the insect. It just so happens that what is bad for the insect is not necessarily
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An unusual pratha dish that I recall from my childhood. It’s healthy and very quick to prepare (not counting soaking the mung beans). Ingredients: – 1 small potato, boiled and roughly smashed – 2C mung bean sprouts, best to sprout them at least overnight in a moistened paper towel) – 2t cumin (jeera) seeds –
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